California city plans to change deputy response

A California city plans to end deputy responses to DUI, theft and other calls, according to the development described in the working title for this story. The change would affect how some calls are handled by law enforcement.

The city involved has not been identified, and the policy’s start date and stated reason are unclear. Those details are needed to explain which agency would take over the calls, how residents would request help and whether the change would apply to every DUI and theft report or only some types of calls.

The policy concerns police response and could also affect the way cases move through courts. A change in the responding agency may determine which officers investigate an incident, prepare reports or make arrests. The city’s decision could also affect coordination with prosecutors and other public-safety agencies.

The Sacramento Bee has reported on the planned change. A primary government record tied to the decision was not available at the time of publication.